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Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
HIS ANIMAL REPORT.

Registrar of vital statistics Rowland
Makes His Annual Returns-SeVen
Hundred Marriages, One Thousand
Four Hundred Deaths And Two
Thousand Births During The Last
Year.
Registrar Rowland's annual return to tho
town clerk of the statistics for 1886 shows
the number of births during the year was
S,141. OF this number 1895 were white
males and 986 females. Of the colored births
the return shows "a females and "a male.
During the year II twins were born, 8 of
whom were females and males. The num-
Der of illegitimate births is returned at 81,
nationality of the parents is as follows: Both
parents American TAO, Irish 295, English 16,
German 2O2, Canadian 18, Swedes 80, Hun
garian 1, italian 48, Russian 43, Norwegian
i, Welsh 1, st. Croix 1, Danish 3, Scotch 8,
Swiss 1, Polish 9, unknown 300.
There were 765 marriages. In Ell cases
the contracting parties were of American
and All of foreign birth. Sixty-two of the
brides were less than 30 years old, SGT less
than 80. Of the grooms four were married
before they were 20, 485 before they were 80,
and one for the third time when he had
reached the S)th year.
The number of deaths during the year was
1 ,480. The largest number for any one
month was 162 for April. March follows
with 1855. August 154, July 1853. Decembe,
has the lowest record of any month of the
year, which is 90. OF the total number OF
deaths 917 are reported as being natives OF
Connecticut and 175 of other American
States Ireland was the birthplace of 241
Nova Scotia of 8, England of 90, Poland of 1.
Germany of 30, Italy of IA, Canada of s, and
other small countries of the balance. Of the
number of deaths 1873 were at the public in
situations of the town.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

1Ene1 Memb1Ons
Get estimates for lithographing at Dor
mans.
The second number of Scribner's new mag
azine is for sale by T. H. Pease & Son.
A meeting Of the musicians and singers of
this city will be held this afternoon at S
o'clock at Loomis' Temple of Music to take
action regarding the death of Miss Phelps.
The boys about the center we're rejoicing
last evening over the big chain of ponds on
the old Green and the drop in the thermome-
ter and were having their skates sharpened.
Hartford ladies were specially requested in
the papers of that city yesterday by the man
ayers of Margaret Mather not to wear high
hats at the Mather entertainment there to-
night.
After the first day of next month the coun-
ty commissioners will be in session to grant
licenses only on Tuesday and Friday of each
week. Yesterday was pretty dull day,
only ten licenses being granted.
Chief Bollman has put Officer James Me-
lila, whose wife died few days ago, the
day force. He has been on duty nights. He
is left with the care of six children. The
sympathy of all his friends is extended to
him in his bereavement
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
COMES TO GRIEF.

Arrested in Hartford ON Suspicion n
New HaveRer is Held for Trial-Rec-
ogniKed and Brought to This City.
Detective Reilly paid visit to Hartford
yesterday and last night returned to this city
accompanied by William Early, alias James
Reynolds. Early formerly lived in this city
with his mother. Mrs. Rose Early, on Dow
street. Detective Reilly secured Early
through the sharpness and efficiency of a
Hartford policeman, Umberdeld by name.
One day last week Officer Umberield met a
man with suspicious looking bundle under
his arm. The fellow said his name was
James Reynolds and that his burden consist
ed of a harness, which he had brought from
Boston. His story was considered rather
sthin" by the skeptical officer and he was
locked up. He was brought before the po-
lice court, where no evidence to convict him
was shown. Reynolds demanded to be let
GO, but at Prosecuting Attorney Coogan's re-
quest the case was adjourned to Wednesday
of the present week. In the meanwhile New
Ravens police were notified of the arrest and
given description of the prisoner and the
harness. Through careful detective work on
the part of Detective Reilly the owner of the
harness was found to be Addison T. Hall of
this city, and yesterday the man arrested in
Hartford was recognized by Detective Reilly
rs William Early. The case will come be-
fore the CITY court this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
BURNS, ANNIVERSARY.

The Annual Celebration by the New
Haven Caledonian Club-Addresses
By Professor Barbour and DIR.
TNItchell.
The Burns anniversary celebration by the
New Haven Caledonian club takes place at
Lincoln rink tonight. The chairman will be
the Rev. DR.. Barbour, of Yale college, who
will make the opening address. An inter
esting programme of exercises will be given.
The Rev. Dr. Twitchell will make the ad-
dress of the evening. Miss Aggie McCabe
will sing. There will be vocal and instru-
mental music. The committee of arrange
ments are James McLay, Andrew Picken,
George Gardner, William G. Nesbitt. The
reception committee are Andrew Currie,
James Orr, D. G. Mcpherson. The concert
will begin at 7:45, the supper at 1915 and the
grand march at II o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
POLOLAST NIGHT.


New Haven Defeats Bridgeport to o.
At Lincoln rink last night the home team
defeated the Bridgeports by score of to O.
The game although close was not an exciting
one as the New Ravens did not play with
that vim that characterizes the Hartford and
Meriden games.
The Meridens added another to their list of
victories last night at Danbury by defeating
the home team by score Of 10 to z.
Death of Philo Terriu of Fair Haven
Philo Terrill, an entry clerk at Sargent's for
four years past, died yesterday at the age Of
81, after two weeks illness with typhoid
fever. He was a respected member of the
community. He leaves wife and two chill
dren to mourn his loss. Deceased was a
brother to Groceryman Terrill, who is located
at the corner of Orange and Crown streets.
The funeral will take place Wednesday after
noon at two O'Clock from his late residence,
2O3 Lloyd street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
HER MIND WAS MADE UP.

A Brothers Unsuccessful Attempt To
Prevent His Eighteen Year Old Sis
ter From Eloping.
PLANTsvILLE, Jan. 24.-Nellie Flynn,
pretty eighteen year old girl, left her home
here to-day and slgnifed her intentions of
clipping with Hartford lover named Breen.
This fact she intimated to a friend in con-
fdenee. The girls brother learned of the
matter, however, and he followed his sister
to Plainville. He intercepted her on the
train, but could not induce her to return to
her home, although she admitted it was a
happy one. The brother then called on the
conductor to take her into custody. But as
she had a ticket, and apparently was able to
take care of herself, he declined to interfere.
Brother and sister rode to New Britain,
where the brother sought the aid of police
man who arrived just as the train got by and
out OF his reach, leaving the officer and the
discomftted brother behind. On the arriv-
al in Hartford Nellie was joined by her lover,
and, upon his hearing the circumstances,
they took the first train out of town, which
was the $50 on the Connecticut Valley.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
UNITED CHURCH.

The Annual Meeting of the Society.
At the annual meeting of the United
Church society held last night in the chapel
S. F. Foote was elected clerk, George w.
Curtis secretary, and a society's committee
composed of S. Fl. Bunnell, B. S. Bennett, E.
L. Clark, S. A. Stephens, S. E. Baldwin,
Charles DeForest, w. H. Moseley, Frank H.
Gaylord. Various reports were submitted
and placed on file.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
A Sleigh Ride to Branford Which Had
AT THE APRIL TERM.

Napoleon ID. Metcalf. the MiddletoVvn
Murderer Bound over to the Superior
Court.
MIDDLETowN, Jan. 24.-The examination
of Napoleon B. Metcalf, charged with muir
dering his servant girl, Frances Fox, which
was postponed from last Saturday, occurred
to-day. The prisoner was bound over to the
April term of the Superior court, criminal
side. The general opinion which now pre-
walls concerning the affair is that Metcalf
was insane when he committed the terrible
deed Metcalf was committed without bail.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Falls ON the Ice-Other Accidents.
Mrs. Frederick Wilmot slipped on the ice
Saturday and dislocated her knee, and per
manent lameness is feared.
Arthur Benedict, residing at 237 Broad
street, Bridgeport, fell on the ice in the yard
Sunday afternoon and sustained very severe
injuries. Being heavy man the right hip
Joint was dislocated and the right thigh bone
broken.
Mrs. II. B. Middlsbrook, of Bridgeport,
made rnisstep and fell headlong down a
fight of stairs at her residence on Hanover
street Sunday morning, breaking her nose,
both bones in her left wrist, one of the bones
in her right wrist and cut her chin 50 that
.avaral stitches had to be taken in the
wound. She struck on her head, and it ia
rarnarkable that she was not killed. She is
badly bruised, and it IL feared some internal
iriuTies have been sustained.
A young lad named Noonsn, residing on
Calhoun avenue, Bridgeport, while coasting
saturday, ran into fence, inficting a severe
scalp wound.
The father of Manager Wing, of the Hart
cord opera House, was so badly injured in
Boston, Saturday, by being struck by a
5ouble ripper that his death was momentari-
Iy expected.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Donald G. NIItchells Lecture Course.
Donald G.. Mitchells lecture yesterday
morning at the Church of the Redeemer was
upon "The Times of Henry the VIII" These
very valuable and interesting lectures are at
tended by highly cultivated audiences. The
parlors of the church were again filed yes
terdsy despite the weather and the walking.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

The symptoms of Robert Victor, now in
Milford, who is suffering with paralysis, are
more favorable and his friends hope for his
recovery. Mr.. Victor was born in the South
and married Ills wife, who was Miss Emily
Plumb, in Milford. He has been for years
in the safe business in the West, and with
his wife was on a visit to Milford when taken
i'll. He is about ffty-fve years of age.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Miss Hadley's class in calisthenics will be
held on Friday evening of each week at the
Home until further notice Young ladies
should avail themselves of this fine oppor-
tunity to join the class, as it is not yet full.
Miss Hadley is very thorough in her drill,
and gives the girls good, healthful exercise.
All wishing to join apply at rooms, 56s
Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

The Connecticut Pharmaceutical associa-
ton will hold its eleventh annual session at
the Hotel Winthrop in Meriden beginning
Tuesday, February /. 1t will be one of spe-
cial interest to the druggists of the State
and large number will no doubt be present
from this city
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Is very prevalent and exceedingly disa-
greeable disease, liable if neglected to devel-
op into serious consumption. Being a con-
stitutional disease it requires constitution
al remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which,
acting through the blood, reaches every part
of the system, effecting radical and perma-
nent cure of catarrh in even its most revere
forms. Made only by G. I. Hood & Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
CHINESE CELEBRATION.

Yesterday the First Day of the Chinese
Year-Celebrated at the First MethO-
dist Church--A Banquet.
There are about thirty Cinnamon in New
Haven, seventeen of whom attend Sunday
school at the First Methodist church which
is especially for their benefit. There are
seventeen teachers for this little Sunday
school, each teacher having one pupil. Yes
terday began the Chinese new year. The
teachers decided that it should be celebrated
by their scholars and also to help them take
part in it. The Sunday school rooms were
strikingly decorated with various kinds of
articles of Chinese make. In the center of
the main room were two suspending banners
with scriptural selections properly lettered.
One would suppose they were printed with
type; they were from the hand of one of the
Cinnamon. In one of the adjacent rooms
was long table laden with all kinds of
delicacies. There were forty-two covers, at
each one being card with wishes of Happy
New Year on it, the table also held Chinese
adornments. The committee who had the
affair in charge was composed of Miss
Croker, Miss Pinney and Miss Atwater. to
whom much credit is due for its success.
DR.. N. G. White is the superintendent of
the school. He gave the opening address of
welcome. DR.. Baldwin and DIR. Goodsell al
so made remarks. After the remarks of DR..
Goodsell supper was served.
There was also an interesting musical pro-
gramme, which was much enjoyed. 1t was:
80 Hush Thee" by quartette composed of
Misses Baldwin, Beeman, Larden and Peck,
Miss Kirschner accompanying on the piano;
a solo by Miss Larden; duet,'I Will Magnify
Thee" by Miss Kirschner and DR.. Goodsell;
banjo duet; "The Reapers," by quartette as
named above; solo by Miss Kirschner, F.W.
Willoughby, the talented banjoist, accompa-
nying on the banjo.
Every one of the seventeen scholars were
present and they most thoroughly enjoyed
the entertainment and banquet which their
them
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
Rented and Newly Equipped.

Mr.. w. g. Cunning has remodeled and
refitted the Stafford dining rooms at $50 and
391 State street, opposite the COURIER build
ing, and has reduced the price of all roast
meats to 10 cents per plate. Good steaks,
chops or sausages at the same price, cooked
in presence of the guests. A new range of
the latest pattern has been put in by Mr..
Cunning, who is now better able than ever
to receive guests. His dining rooms are the
largest in the city and hereafter will be kept
open from a. m to 10 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
Tuesday, january rs, 1857.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
Art Wall Paper Store-E. r. Jeffcott.
Allcocks Porous Plasters AT Druggists.
Bargains in Plush Garments-Brooks & Co.
Cuticura Remedies-At Druggists
Dissolution-E R. Jeffoott & Co.
Dress Shirts-C. w, Wilson & Co.
For Sale-Malure-P. Fleming.
Fresh Fruits-Cooper & Nichols
Fresh Poultry Z. Hart.
Gentlemen's Furnishings-C. w. Wilson & Co.
Light-At Robinson's.
New Stock and Store-Thomas Kelley.
Rarlor Stoves and Ranges-G. w. Hazel & Co.
Pearls White Glycerine AT Druggists.
Redtted-Stafford Dining Rooms.
Rare Business OPportunity-This Office.
Searching NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Nicely.
Scribner's Magazine-Charles Scribner's Sons.
Special Art Bargains-Cutler's art Store.
Tell Me Maiden-George w. H. Hughes.
Wantod-Girl-165 Brewery Street.
Wanted-Gentle manufacturer.
Wanted-Waitress- Trumbull Street
Wanted-Situation-1,sS0 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
ne SfnIa A Ian Robe.

Thomas Fitzgerald was arrested last night
for the theft of lap robe from Patrick Gull
le! tine liveryman. The robe was recovered
and is now at the police Office.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

WanGed-Men. women and chill
dren to use the best external remedy in the
world for aches and pains. We refer to the
Compound Quinine Plasters, which are sold
by druggists.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
THEIR SEVENTH ANNUAL.
The New Haven Bicycle Club BANG u
At Downs Dining Rooms.

The New Haven Bicycle Club Banquet
At Downs, Dining Rooms.
The New Haven Bicycle club celebrated
the seventh anniversary of its organization
with banquet at Downs City Hall dining
rooms last night Covers were spread for
thirty gentlemen, and the first course was
served at 8 o'clock. The banquet was en-
tirely local affair and informal. William
Il. Thomas acted as toastmaster. William
M. Frisbie, president of the club, respond
ed to the t'New Haven Bicycle club" Will
liam Il. Hale talke about road records, and
C. E. Larom responded to the subject of
"Headers" The menu was an elaborate one
and was hugely enjoyed. The club now has
forty-eight members and is in excellent con-
dition in every way.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Dress shirts for parties, receptions and
business on hand and made to order in
the best possible manner.
G. w. WILSON & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
THE GALLANT SECOND.

Major Doherty and Captain Lee Pro-
moted-General Satisfaction over the
Ekesult-Win the Second Go to WASH
fngtona
The field and line officers of the Second
regiment met in the officers room in Union
armory yesterday afternoon to elect a sue
cessor to Lieutenant Colonel FL. r. Loomis,
whose resignation was much regretted. The
meeting was secret. Major John B. Doher-
ty, of Waterbury, was unanimously elected
lieutenant colonel. After the first ballot for
major, which resulted in no election, Cap
tain Wood of Meriden, the senior captain,
who would be entitled to the Office by regu-
lar promotion, declined to accept the office.
Captain F. 7. Lee of the Grays was then
elected major, but he modestly declined.
Those officers who recognize the Importance
of having field officer located in this city
induced Captain Lee to withdraw his OBJ
lection and accept the Office.
The elections were frequently discussed by
military men at the armory last evening and
much pleasure was expressed at the election
of Maj Lee, who is well qualified to command
may be on parade. Captain Wood has sew
eral times been offered the position of
major, but he has invariably declined.
1t is surmised that the Second regiment
will go to Washington, D. c., at the time of
the prize drill next May as many of the men
are anxious to go,and it is stated that several
officers who were present at the meeting
yesterday expressed willingness to aid the
scheme.
At the annual meeting of the City Guard
Beneficial association the following officers
were unanimously elected:
President, Walter Broadbent; vice president,
Ellsworth NJ Whiting; secretary, Harry Mink;
treasurer. George Davy; sergeantat-arms, L. Peter
King
The Horse Guards made arrangements last
evening for company sociable.
A Sleigh Ride to Branford which Had
to be Postponed.
A large party of the young folks of Daven-
port church had calculated TO have a sleigh
ride to Branford last night and were to be
entertained with q supper by twenty of
Branfords young ladies. Owing to the JAN
uary thaw and the consequent bare spots on
the roads the sleigh ride was indefinitely
postponed.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Great bargains in plush garments at Brooks;
a. %. q. Chapel cor. State. Fifteen to 20
osr cent discount on fur trimmings, NUTS,
rro.aa. etc. Horse blankets less than cost.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Go to Bicycle Supply Co., 80 Front street,
for all kinds of bicycle repairs.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
WEATHER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, D. c., JAN 25, 1887, a. m.
For New England and Eastern New York:
Cold northwesterly, shifting to warmer, southerly
winds; fair weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Examine our elegant stock of gentlemen's
fine furnishings at reduced prices for 80 days.
c. W. WILSON & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Underwear, hosiery and gloves at reduced
B. ]. STONES.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
HOSPITAL SUNDAY.

The Returns-RepOrt of the Treasurer
"A Total of $1.954.
Saturday and Sunday collections received
by the treasurer of the Hospital society,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
r.. Ballerstein & Co,

Offer full line of Toboggan Caps at 48c
and upwards.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Baked Guilford CLAIMS
At the City Hall Dining Rooms, Church street
corner Court. DBL tt
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25
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Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-25

Tobogganers: BoRAzEL cures head colds.
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DAILY HERALD.
THE NEW RAILROAD.
Salt Lake and Los Angeles
Railway Incorporation.
BEGINNING OF A GREAT BOOM.
The Greatest Commercial Move.
ment of the Year is Now
Grandly Begun.

The HERALD was the first journal to
announce to the people of South Cali
fornia the probability of the early con-
struction OF the Salt Lake and Los
Angeles Railroad. Two representa-
tives of Los Angeles county in this
matter have recently visited Salt Lake
City and conferred with all the lead
ing men of that city and in fact of the
territory of Utah. They returned a
few days ago, as announced in the
HERALD, and reported that the people
Of that city and territory were warmly
in favor of the enterprise and would
put up large sum Of money to build
the road. To show how nobly the
work has started there the following
extract from the Salt Lake Herald
of September 2lst eloquently shows.
That Journal says:
The residents of Salt Lake in partic-
ular, and Utah in general, are to be
congratulated this morning.
l0 VI bliO hdlt LdhO anu
Los Angeles Railway is an assured
fact.
Below we print the names of the in
corporators and the amount subscribed
by each.
There will be no shilly-shallying, as
the enterprise is backed by millions of
capital, and inside of three weeks the
chief engineer will be here to COM
mence operations.
Work will be begun at both ends,
and the line will be pushed to compile
ton as rapidly as possible, with a
view to economy and safety.
All of which means the commence
ment of boom that will engulf all
others that have ever been seen within
1000 miles of this city.
As soon as the incorporation is COM
pleted, everybody interested in the
development of this section of the
country will be given chance to SUBJ
scribe, as subscription books will be
opened at one of the banks.
One can hardly realize as yet just
how much the incorporation of this
company and the building of the Salt
Lake and Los Angeles means. The
new road will go over practically the
same ground as was mapped out for
the Salt Lake, Nevada and Los Ange-
les, and will strike the shore of the
Great Salt Lake at distance Of about
twelve miles from this city.
All Salt Lakers who have been ap-
preached on the subject have readily
responded, and as a guarantee that
the movement is genuine one Mr..
Trumbo, who has been appointed
treasurer. last night exhibited to
Herald reporter the personal checks
of the incorporators below named,
amounting in all to $3.50, ,00O-more
than the amount requisite to incorpo-
rate under the laws of Utah.
All of the incorporators, save those
designated otherwise, are residents of
fhis citv